The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility). Funding is provided under the…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…thanks to his service, and I’m confident the nation will thrive under his leadership.” ************************************* National Cotton Council The National Cotton Council conveyed its support of the Senate confirmation of…
Why You Should Recycle Pistachio Shells
As we all know, yesterday was National Pistachio Day. Save those pistachio shell hulls. Cathy Isom tells you why you should recycle pistachio shells. That’s coming up on This Land…
USDA Talks to Grocers About the “Harvest Box”
…as a distribution setup. The plan has also come under fire for stigmatizing the poor and returning U.S. social-service policies to Great Depression food handout programs. From the National Association…
Trump Says Re-entering TPP is “possible”
…TPP would substantially improve the competitiveness of U.S. business, support millions of U.S. jobs, increase exports, increase wages, and benefit consumers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pressure Mounting in Mexico for NAFTA Round Seven
…finishing the talks at all, let alone by the end of March, feels like it might be a long way off. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…Farm Bureau Federation Roger Johnson, President National Farmers Union Gordon Stoner, President National Association of Wheat Growers Don Bloss, Chairman National Sorghum Producers cc: Secretary Perdue, Secretary Perry, Administrator Pruitt…
Celebrating National Pistachio Day
Cathy Isom continues her series celebrating a popular nut with a distinctive color. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Today is National Pistachio Day. So grab yourself a…
Perdue Advocates for Crop Insurance Program
…told the reporters, “While it would be inappropriate to disclose private conversations,” Perdue says, “we were advocates for the American farmer.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney Predicts Trade Deal With Japan
…says. He does worry about the issue of bandwidth, as the U.S. trade officials are all focused on the NAFTA negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney Leads Trade Mission to Central America
…up around 450 one-on-one business meetings between U.S. delegates and representatives from local companies who are interested in purchasing U.S. goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Meet with Cabinet, Senators of Biofuels
…source says the discussions will consider capping the cost of biofuel credits and allow ethanol blends to be sold year round. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Governors Lobby for NAFTA Conclusion
Governors from more than 40 states are in Washington, D.C., this weekend for their annual winter meeting. International issues like the future of trade will be among the topics they’ll…
White House Economist Dodges NAFTA Withdrawal Questions
…for the U.S. economy” if Trump walks away from the deal, which he’s threatened to do numerous times. Hassett, chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, answered the question by…